How to travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth

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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €46.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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Train

€27

Average price

Cheapest

€87

Average price

5h 14m

Average total duration

4h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 49m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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from Cheltenham to Bournemouth

How to get from Cheltenham to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:30PM8h35
Cheltenham
11:05PMBournemouth
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
02:30PM8h35
Cheltenham
11:05PMBournemouth
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:50PM6h25
Cheltenham
10:15PMBournemouth
$411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:35PM8h30
Cheltenham
11:05PMBournemouth
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cheltenham to Bournemouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cheltenham and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Bournemouth:

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Bournemouth costing on average $57 (€46).

The fastest way to travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 30m.

The distance from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cheltenham to Bournemouth:
  • Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cheltenham to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Cheltenham to Bournemouth:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Cheltenham to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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